quick start manual F O R E R U N N E R X T MULTISPORT GPS TRAINING DEVICE

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1 quick start manual F O R E R U N N E R X T MULTISPORT GPS TRAINING DEVICE

2 Warning: Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Warning: This product contains a non-replaceable lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Forerunner. In the USA, go to or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) or (800) In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at In Europe, go to /support and click Contact Support for in country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)

3 Buttons ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➏ ➎ ➊ power Press and hold to turn the Forerunner on and off. Press to turn on and to adjust the backlight. A status page appears. Press to pair with an ANT+ weight scale (optional accessory). ➋ mode Press to view the timer page and menu page. The map page and the compass page also appear if they are active. Press to exit a menu or a page. Your settings are saved. Press and hold to switch sport modes. ➌ lap/reset Press to create a new lap. Press and hold to reset the timer. ➍ start/stop Press to start or to stop the timer. ➎ enter Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. 3

4 ➏ arrows (up/down) Press to scroll through menus and settings. Tip: Press and hold the arrows to scroll quickly through the settings. Press to scroll through training pages during a workout. On the Virtual Partner page, press and hold to adjust the Virtual Partner pace. Forerunner Backlight Press to turn on the backlight. Use to adjust the backlight level. This window also shows several status icons. Icons GPS is on, and the Forerunner is receiving satellite signals. GPS is off for use indoors or for training with the optional foot pod sensor. The timer is running. The heart rate sensor is active. The foot pod sensor is active. The cadence sensor is active. The power sensor is active. Battery charge level. The battery is charging. The device is uploading data or pairing with fitness equipment.

5 Step 1: Charge the Battery Caution: To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the charging contacts and the surrounding area before charging. TIP: The Forerunner will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32 F 122 F (0 C 50 C). 1. Plug the USB connector on the charging clip cable into the AC adapter. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. 3. Align the charging clip posts with the contacts on the back of the Forerunner. Contacts 4. Clip the charger securely over the face of the Forerunner. A fully charged battery will last up to 20 hours, depending on usage. Charging clip

6 When you initially turn on the Forerunner and are completing the setup wizard, use the table below to set your activity class. Indicate if you are a lifetime athlete. Training Description Activity Class Chart Training Frequency 0 No exercise - - A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less. Training Time Per Week 1 Occasional, Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes 2 light exercise 15 to 30 minutes 3 Once a week Approximately 30 minutes 4 Regular 2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes 5 exercise and training 45 minutes to 1 hour 6 1 to 3 hours 7 3 to 5 times per week 3 to 7 hours 8 Daily training Almost daily 7 to 11 hours 9 Daily 11 to 15 hours 10 More than 15 hours The activity class information is provided by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd., portions of which are based on Jackson et al. Prediction of Functional Aerobic Capacity Without Exercise Testing, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 22 (1990):

7 Step 2: Turn on Your Forerunner Press and hold to turn on your Forerunner. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the Forerunner and set your user profile. The Forerunner uses your user profile to calculate accurate calorie data. Using the table on page 6, select 0 10 to set your activity class. If you are using an ANT+ heart rate monitor, select Yes during the configuration to allow the heart rate monitor to pair (connect) with your Forerunner. See Step 4 for more information. Step 3: Acquire Satellite Signals It may take seconds to acquire satellite signals. Go outdoors to an open area. For the best reception, ensure that the face of the Forerunner is oriented toward the sky. When the Forerunner has acquired satellite signals, the training page appears with the satellite icon ( ) at the top. Step 4: Pair the Heart Rate Monitor (Optional) While you are trying to pair your heart rate monitor with your Forerunner for the first time, move 10 m away from other heart rate monitors. Using the Heart Rate Monitor The heart rate monitor is on standby and ready to send data. Wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your breastplate. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your run.

8 Heart Rate Monitor Module (Front) Snaps Heart Rate Monitor Module (Back) Electrodes Heart Rate Monitor Strap (Back) 1. Snap one side of the strap to the heart rate monitor module. 2. Wet both electrodes on the back of the heart rate monitor to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter. 3. Wrap the strap around your chest, and snap it to the other side of the module. Note: The Garmin logo should be right-side up. 4. Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. Note: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you may have to tighten the strap on your chest or warm up for 5 10 minutes. 5. Press menu > select Settings > Run Settings > Heart Rate > ANT+ HR > Yes. tip: This step is unnecessary if you have configured this in the wizard. Heart Rate Settings For the most accurate calorie data, set your maximum heart rate and resting heart rate. You can set five heart rate zones to help you to measure and increase your cardiovascular strength.

9 1. Press mode > select Settings > Run Settings > Heart Rate > HR Zones. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 5: Customize Your Sport Settings (Optional) Press mode > select Settings > select the sport setting option (depends on your current sport mode). additional ANT+ accessories, Virtual Partner, and bike mode settings. Step 6: Go Workout! 1. Press mode to view the training page. Select Data Fields to customize up to four data pages. Each data field is defined in the Forerunner 310XT Owner s Manual. The manual also contains information about Auto Lap, Auto Pause, Auto Scroll, 2. Press start to start the timer. 3. After completing your run, press stop. 4. Press and hold reset to save your activity and reset the training page.

10 Step 7: Download Free Software 1. Go to /intosports. 2. Click Garmin Connect, and create a free mygarmin account. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 8: Send Workout Data to Your Computer Note: You must download software as instructed in Step 7 so that the necessary USB drivers are installed before connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer. 1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into an available USB port on your computer. 2. Bring your Forerunner within 5 m of your computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing and Deleting History You can view the following data on your Forerunner: time, distance, average pace/speed, calories, average heart rate data, and average cadence. To view activity history: 1. Press mode > select History > Activities. 2. Use arrows to scroll through the activities. Select View More to view Averages/Maximums. Select View More > View Laps to view lap summaries. To delete activity history: 1. Press mode > select History > Delete. 2. Select an option: 10

11 Individual Activities delete individual activities. All Activities delete all activities from the history. Old Activities delete activities recorded more than one month ago. Totals reset all your totals. Resetting the Forerunner If your Forerunner is not operating properly, press mode and lap/reset simultaneously until the screen goes blank. This does not erase any of your data or settings. Clearing User Data notice: This deletes all user entered information including history. 1. Turn off the Forerunner. 2. Press and hold mode and until the message appears. 3. Select Yes to clear all user data. More Information Refer to the Forerunner 310XT Owner s Manual on disk. You can also download the latest version of the owner s manual from /forerunner310xt. For information about accessories, go to or contact your Garmin dealer. 11

12 Garmin, the Garmin logo, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, Virtual Partner, and Dynastream are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Connect, mygarmin, ANT, USB ANT Stick and ANT+ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. For the latest product information and accessories, visit the Garmin Web site at Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2 nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan June 2010 Part Number Rev. D Printed in Taiwan